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Lexicon
nachash: Serpent, snake

Original Word: נָחָשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: nachash
Pronunciation: naw-khawsh'
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-khawsh')
Definition: Serpent, snake
Meaning: a snake

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
serpent

From nachash; a snake (from its hiss) -- serpent.

see HEBREW nachash

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a serpent
NASB Translation
serpent (24), serpent's (2), serpents (2), snake (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. נָחָשׁ noun masculineGenesis 3:1 serpent (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic serpent, viper (Lane406anything hunted) is compare by LagM, i, 230; BN 50, 188 BaEs 48, but improbable; Arabic see below [נָחַשׁ below; on formation compare LagBN 50); — absolute ׳נ Amos 5:19 +; construct נְחַשׁ Numbers 21:9 2t.; plural נְחָשִׁים Numbers 21:6; Jeremiah 8:17; —

1 serpent:

a. as biting, Amos 5:19; Ecclesiastes 10:8, in spite of charm (לַחַשׁ) Ecclesiastes 10:11 [compare Ecculs Ecclesiastes 12:13], Jeremiah 8:17 (+ צִפְעֹנִים; figurative of enemies); so הַנְּחָשִׁים הַשְׁרָפִים Numbers 21:6 (deadly; J E; compare JacobArab. Dicht. iv. 10 ff.), and singular Numbers 21:9, also (collective) Numbers 21:7 compare שָׂרָף ׳נ Deuteronomy 8:15 (+ עַקְרָב); ׳נ figurative of oppressor, מִשֹּׁרֶשׁ נָחָשׁ יֵצֵא צֶפַע וּפִרְיוֺ שָׂרָף מְעוֺפֵף Isaiah 14:29; figurative of Dan Genesis 49:17 (poem in J; "" שְׁפִיפֹן); ׳הֲמַת נ Psalm 58:5 (simile of perniciousness of ungodly), compare ׳נ Psalm 140:4; simile of effect of wine Proverbs 22:32 ("" צִפִעֹנִי).

b. rod becomes ׳נ Exodus 4:3 (J), compare Exodus 7:15 (E); ׳עֲלֵי צוּר דֶּרֶךְ נ Proverbs 30:19.

c. ׳נ (apparently) as hissing Jeremiah 46:22 (in simile, compare Gie); as eating dust Isaiah 65:25 compare Micah 7:17 (in simile; see also Genesis 3:14).

d. as crafty tempter Genesis 3:1,2,4,13,14.

2 (הַ)נְּחשֶׁת ׳נ, bronze image of serpent Numbers 21:9 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 18:4 (compare נְחֻשְׁתָּן).

3 mythological בָּרִחַ ׳נ Job 26:13 fleeing serpent, of eclipse-dragon (compareלִנְיָתָן Job 3:6); also בּרִחַ ֗֗֗ ׳לִוְיָתָן נ עֲקַלָּתוֺן ׳לִוְיָתָן נ Isaiah 27:1 (symbolic of world-powers); ׳נ of sea-monster Amos 9:3. — ׳נ with verb נָשַׁךְ bite Numbers 21:6 8t. On supernatural character of serpents in Arabic belief see NöZeitschr. Für Völkerpsychol. i.(1860), 412-416 RSKinship 197, Semitic i. 421 f., 2d ed, 442 WeSkizzen iii.147, Arab. Heid. 2, 152 f. JacobArab. Dicht. iv. 5

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָחַשׁ (nachash), which means "to practice divination" or "to observe signs."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1404 (δράκων, drakōn): Often translated as "dragon" or "serpent," used in the New Testament to describe a large, mythical serpent or dragon, particularly in apocalyptic literature such as Revelation.
• G3789 (ὄφις, ophis): Translated as "serpent," this term is used in the New Testament to refer to literal snakes and metaphorically to describe deceitful or dangerous individuals, as seen in Matthew 23:33, "You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?" (BSB).

The Hebrew term נָחָשׁ (nachash) thus carries rich symbolic meaning throughout the biblical text, serving as a powerful image of both physical and spiritual realities.

Usage: The term נָחָשׁ is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a snake or serpent. It appears in various contexts, often symbolizing deceit, danger, or evil, as well as being a literal reference to the animal itself.

Context: • Symbolism and Context: The serpent is a significant symbol in the Bible, often associated with cunning and temptation. In Genesis 3:1, the serpent is described as "more cunning than any beast of the field" and plays a pivotal role in the narrative of the Fall of Man, where it tempts Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. This event is foundational in understanding the concept of sin and the need for redemption.
• Occurrences in Scripture: The word נָחָשׁ appears in various passages throughout the Old Testament. In Numbers 21:6-9, the Lord sends fiery serpents among the Israelites as a punishment, and Moses is instructed to make a bronze serpent to heal those bitten. This event is later referenced in John 3:14-15 as a typology of Christ's crucifixion.
• Cultural and Historical Context: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, serpents were often seen as symbols of chaos and danger but also of healing and protection. The dual nature of the serpent as both harmful and healing is reflected in its biblical usage.
• Moral and Theological Implications: The serpent's role in the Garden of Eden narrative has been interpreted as a representation of Satan or evil, introducing sin into the world. This interpretation has influenced Christian theology, emphasizing the need for vigilance against deceit and the importance of obedience to God.

Forms and Transliterations
הַנְּחָשִׁ֣ים הַנָּחָ֑שׁ הַנָּחָ֖שׁ הַנָּחָ֥שׁ הַנָּחָֽשׁ׃ הַנָּחָשׁ֙ הַנָּחָשׁ֮ הנחש הנחש׃ הנחשים וְהַנָּחָשׁ֙ וְנָחָ֖שׁ והנחש ונחש כְּנָחָ֣שׁ כַּנָּחָ֔שׁ כַּנָּחָ֣שׁ כנחש לְנָחָ֑שׁ לְנָחָ֖שׁ לנחש נְחַ֣שׁ נְחַ֥שׁ נְחַ֨שׁ נְחָשִׁים֙ נָ֫חָ֥שׁ נָחָ֑שׁ נָחָ֖שׁ נָחָ֗שׁ נָחָ֣שׁ נָחָ֤שׁ ׀ נָחָ֥שׁ נָחָֽשׁ׃ נָחָשׁ֙ נחש נחש׃ נחשים han·nā·ḥāš han·nə·ḥā·šîm hannaChash hannāḥāš hannechaShim hannəḥāšîm kan·nā·ḥāš kannaChash kannāḥāš kə·nā·ḥāš kenaChash kənāḥāš lə·nā·ḥāš lenaChash lənāḥāš nā·ḥāš naChash nāḥāš nə·ḥā·šîm nə·ḥaš neChash nechaShim nəḥaš nəḥāšîm vehannaChash venaChash wə·han·nā·ḥāš wə·nā·ḥāš wəhannāḥāš wənāḥāš
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 3:1
HEB: וְהַנָּחָשׁ֙ הָיָ֣ה עָר֔וּם
NAS: Now the serpent was more crafty
KJV: Now the serpent was more subtil
INT: now the serpent was crafty

Genesis 3:2
HEB: הָֽאִשָּׁ֖ה אֶל־ הַנָּחָ֑שׁ מִפְּרִ֥י עֵֽץ־
NAS: said to the serpent, From the fruit
KJV: said unto the serpent, We may eat
INT: the woman to the serpent the fruit of the trees

Genesis 3:4
HEB: וַיֹּ֥אמֶר הַנָּחָ֖שׁ אֶל־ הָֽאִשָּׁ֑ה
NAS: The serpent said to the woman,
KJV: And the serpent said unto the woman,
INT: said the serpent to the woman

Genesis 3:13
HEB: וַתֹּ֙אמֶר֙ הָֽאִשָּׁ֔ה הַנָּחָ֥שׁ הִשִּׁיאַ֖נִי וָאֹכֵֽל׃
NAS: said, The serpent deceived
KJV: said, The serpent beguiled me,
INT: said to the woman the serpent me ate

Genesis 3:14
HEB: אֱלֹהִ֥ים ׀ אֶֽל־ הַנָּחָשׁ֮ כִּ֣י עָשִׂ֣יתָ
NAS: said to the serpent, Because
KJV: said unto the serpent, Because thou
INT: God to the serpent Because have done

Genesis 49:17
HEB: יְהִי־ דָן֙ נָחָ֣שׁ עֲלֵי־ דֶ֔רֶךְ
NAS: Dan shall be a serpent in the way,
KJV: Dan shall be a serpent by the way,
INT: become Dan serpent in the way

Exodus 4:3
HEB: אַ֖רְצָה וַיְהִ֣י לְנָחָ֑שׁ וַיָּ֥נָס מֹשֶׁ֖ה
NAS: and it became a serpent; and Moses
KJV: it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses
INT: the ground became A serpent fled and Moses

Exodus 7:15
HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ נֶהְפַּ֥ךְ לְנָחָ֖שׁ תִּקַּ֥ח בְּיָדֶֽךָ׃
NAS: that was turned into a serpent.
KJV: which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take
INT: that was turned A serpent shall take your hand

Numbers 21:6
HEB: בָּעָ֗ם אֵ֚ת הַנְּחָשִׁ֣ים הַשְּׂרָפִ֔ים וַֽיְנַשְּׁכ֖וּ
KJV: fiery serpents among the people,
INT: the LORD the people serpents fiery bit

Numbers 21:7
HEB: מֵעָלֵ֖ינוּ אֶת־ הַנָּחָ֑שׁ וַיִּתְפַּלֵּ֥ל מֹשֶׁ֖ה
NAS: that He may remove the serpents from us. And Moses
KJV: that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses
INT: may remove and the serpents interceded and Moses

Numbers 21:9
HEB: וַיַּ֤עַשׂ מֹשֶׁה֙ נְחַ֣שׁ נְחֹ֔שֶׁת וַיְשִׂמֵ֖הוּ
NAS: a bronze serpent and set
KJV: made a serpent of brass,
INT: made and Moses serpent A bronze and set

Numbers 21:9
HEB: אִם־ נָשַׁ֤ךְ הַנָּחָשׁ֙ אֶת־ אִ֔ישׁ
NAS: about, that if a serpent bit
KJV: it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten
INT: if bit A serpent any looked

Numbers 21:9
HEB: וְהִבִּ֛יט אֶל־ נְחַ֥שׁ הַנְּחֹ֖שֶׁת וָחָֽי׃
NAS: to the bronze serpent, he lived.
KJV: when he beheld the serpent of brass,
INT: looked about serpent to the bronze lived

Deuteronomy 8:15
HEB: הַגָּדֹ֣ל וְהַנּוֹרָ֗א נָחָ֤שׁ ׀ שָׂרָף֙ וְעַקְרָ֔ב
KJV: [wherein were] fiery serpents, and scorpions,
INT: the great and terrible serpents fiery and scorpions

2 Kings 18:4
HEB: הָֽאֲשֵׁרָ֑ה וְכִתַּת֩ נְחַ֨שׁ הַנְּחֹ֜שֶׁת אֲשֶׁר־
NAS: the bronze serpent that Moses
KJV: the brasen serpent that Moses
INT: the Asherah broke serpent the bronze after

Job 26:13
HEB: חֹֽלֲלָ֥ה יָ֝ד֗וֹ נָחָ֥שׁ בָּרִֽיחַ׃
NAS: has pierced the fleeing serpent.
KJV: hath formed the crooked serpent.
INT: has pierced his hand serpent the fleeing

Psalm 58:4
HEB: כִּדְמ֥וּת חֲמַת־ נָחָ֑שׁ כְּמוֹ־ פֶ֥תֶן
NAS: the venom of a serpent; Like
KJV: the poison of a serpent: [they are] like the deaf
INT: like the venom of a serpent Like cobra

Psalm 140:3
HEB: לְשׁוֹנָם֮ כְּֽמוֹ־ נָ֫חָ֥שׁ חֲמַ֥ת עַכְשׁ֑וּב
NAS: their tongues as a serpent; Poison
KJV: their tongues like a serpent; adders'
INT: their tongues as A serpent Poison of a viper

Proverbs 23:32
HEB: אַ֭חֲרִיתוֹ כְּנָחָ֣שׁ יִשָּׁ֑ךְ וּֽכְצִפְעֹנִ֥י
NAS: it bites like a serpent And stings
KJV: it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth
INT: the last A serpent bites A viper

Proverbs 30:19
HEB: בַּשָּׁמַיִם֮ דֶּ֥רֶךְ נָחָ֗שׁ עֲלֵ֫י צ֥וּר
NAS: The way of a serpent on a rock,
KJV: the way of a serpent upon a rock;
INT: the sky the way of a serpent on A rock

Ecclesiastes 10:8
HEB: גָּדֵ֖ר יִשְּׁכֶ֥נּוּ נָחָֽשׁ׃
NAS: may fall into it, and a serpent may bite
KJV: an hedge, a serpent shall bite
INT: A wall may bite serpent

Ecclesiastes 10:11
HEB: אִם־ יִשֹּׁ֥ךְ הַנָּחָ֖שׁ בְּלוֹא־ לָ֑חַשׁ
NAS: If the serpent bites
KJV: Surely the serpent will bite
INT: If bites the serpent being charmed

Isaiah 14:29
HEB: כִּֽי־ מִשֹּׁ֤רֶשׁ נָחָשׁ֙ יֵ֣צֵא צֶ֔פַע
NAS: you is broken; For from the serpent's root
KJV: thee is broken: for out of the serpent's root
INT: Because root the serpent's will come A viper

Isaiah 27:1
HEB: עַ֤ל לִוְיָתָן֙ נָחָ֣שׁ בָּרִ֔חַ וְעַל֙
NAS: the fleeing serpent, With His fierce
KJV: the piercing serpent, even leviathan
INT: Even Leviathan serpent the fleeing Even

Isaiah 27:1
HEB: וְעַל֙ לִוְיָתָ֔ן נָחָ֖שׁ עֲקַלָּת֑וֹן וְהָרַ֥ג
NAS: the twisted serpent; And He will kill
KJV: that crooked serpent; and he shall slay
INT: Even Leviathan serpent the twisted will kill

31 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5175
31 Occurrences

han·nā·ḥāš — 9 Occ.
han·nə·ḥā·šîm — 1 Occ.
kan·nā·ḥāš — 2 Occ.
kə·nā·ḥāš — 1 Occ.
lə·nā·ḥāš — 2 Occ.
nā·ḥāš — 10 Occ.
nə·ḥaš — 3 Occ.
nə·ḥā·šîm — 1 Occ.
wə·han·nā·ḥāš — 1 Occ.
wə·nā·ḥāš — 1 Occ.















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